American popular music is played all over the world. People of all ages in all countries enjoy 61 (listen) to it. The reasons for 62 popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. The music has many origins in the United States. Country music, 63 (come) from the rural areas in the southern United States, is one source. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions 64 (express) by country music songs.
A second origin of American popular music si the blues. It described mostly sad feelings 65 (reflect) the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, but it is popular with all Americans.
Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style was known 66 rock and roll in the 1950’s. Since then there 67 (be) many forms of rock music, hard rock, soft rock, punk rock, disco music and others. Many 68 (perform) of popular rock music are young musicians.
People hear these songs 69 (sing) in their original English or sometimes translated to other languages. The words may differ 70 the enjoyment of the music is universal.